Electrical Engineer

Posting Number: 201984SLG
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Texas
Willing to Relocate: Yes

Job Description:

• Provides technical support of automation and controls systems for a 24/7 manufacturing operation including hands-on assistance and troubleshooting.
• Diagnoses electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits, electronic boards, PLC's, touch screens, displays, contractor's, and motors.
• Works closely with the Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations personnel to address plant issues and to incorporate new equipment, capabilities and controls into plant operation.
• Provides technical guidance and expertise to enhance troubleshooting skills and controls expertise of Maintenance technicians.
• Availability on nights, weekends and holidays to manage project work and to respond to emergencies.
• Supports safety initiatives and behavioral based safety observation program.
• Ensures the highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance with NEC and other codes and standards.
• Demonstrates leadership in compliance to plant safety rules, GMP regulations and company safety programs.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing controls systems.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD – Revit.
• Electrical knowledge (National Electrical Code) and control system design to meet NEC and NFPA requirements.
• Good understanding of motor controls circuits.
• In-depth understanding of Ethernet & Device Net, communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience calibrating/setting up industrial instrumentation, flowmeters, level sensors and others.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures & electrical diagrams.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency to resolve issues and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Experience with large capital projects as well as new plant startups a plus.
• AS in Electrical Technology and 10+ years of experience or BS in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated level of training and experience comparable to a BS technical degree.

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